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Contribution Agreements Resource Centre

Managing Health Programs

First Nations and Inuit health service organizations are required to manage and control the
health services that they provide to their members.

Health Canada offers these links to sites that provide resources in support of managing health
programs and services for First Nations and Inuit organizations and the needs of the health
services professionals that serve those organizations:

General Resources - Tools,
fact sheets, policy, kits and handbooks that relate to health services, programs, and community
development;

Canadian
Council on Health Services Accreditation is the First Nations and Inuit health service
organizations' choice as their accreditation process. You will find an information sheet
about how to be accredited, a fact sheet about education and a testimonial from Six Nations
of the Grand River Health Services Executive Director.

Community
Capacity Building Tool teaches you how to build community capacity in health promotion
projects. Using the metaphor of a journey, you evaluate or track your location in a health-project
journey. There are nine feature areas in the tool:

Community
Development Handbook was created by the Labour Market Learning and Development Unit
at Human Resources Development Canada to support the understanding and effective application
of community development. You will find it is an introductory guide to community development
and capacity building. If you have an interest in community development but not an in-depth
understanding of the concept, this handbook will help.

'Effective
Committees' fact sheet from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
shows you how you decide if you need committee, the different types of committees, reporting,
and committee performance.

Intervention
Policy from the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada outlines the regulations
related to Government of Canada monetary transfers to First Nations for the delivery of
programs and services that are normally provided by various levels of government. Funding
is transferred to First Nations through Funding Agreements, contracts signed by both parties
that include specific terms and conditions. Social assistance, education and infrastructure
projects are generally the three largest categories of expenditures.

"The
Journey to Good Governance' e-learning tutorial from the Institute On Governance teaches
individuals how to build better board governance. This tool includes various publications
and governance improvement ideas. The tutorial is divided into five interconnected modules
including:

Assessing your governance;

Governance basics;

Models of board governance;

Bylaws and policies; and

Practical problems and solutions.

'Minutes
Don't Just Happen' fact sheet from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary at board meetings. It includes a
meeting planning checklist, details as to how to take minutes and a meeting action plan
template.

Preparing
and Presenting a Brief' fact sheet from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs covers the steps involved in preparing and presenting policy briefs. It includes
a checklist you can use to make sure you have everything covered.

Resource
Kit for Board Action is a collection of resources for board members, trainers and administrators
to use as an overview to board operations. Published by Volunteer Vancouver, the resource
kit can be adapted and re-used in board manuals or as handouts.

'Transferring
Control of Health Programs to First Nations and Inuit Communities: The Health Services
Transfer' Handbook is the second in a series of handbooks about transfer of control
of Indian and Inuit health programs from the federal government to First Nations and Inuit
communities. The second handbook describes the components of the Community Health Plan
(CHP) and the process, procedures and policies for Transfer. If you are a member of Band
or Tribal Councils or other First Nation or Inuit organizations which have decided to proceed
with Transfer, you will find that the CHP is the key document for discussions between the
community and FNIHB working toward a Transfer Agreement. The CHP provides details about
the community, its identified health needs, and all aspects of how the community will deliver
health services and programs under a Transfer Agreement.

'Transferring
Control of Health Programs to First Nations and Inuit Communities: After the Transfer -
The New Environment' Handbook is the third in a series of handbooks about transfer
of control of Indian and Inuit health programs from the federal government to First Nations
and Inuit communities. It describes the roles and responsibilities, the framework for accountability
and reporting, renewal of Transfer Agreements and other details of importance to the community
after the Health Services Transfer is completed. If you are a member of a Band or Tribal
Councils or other First Nation organizations which have completed Transfer or are working
toward Transfer, you will be interested in the this handbook.

'Value
and Ethics Code for the Public Service' document from the Treasury Board Canada Secretariat
guides and supports public servants in all their professional activities. The document
provides you with a statement of values, conflict of interest measures, post employment
measures and avenues of resolution.

Various
Toolkits from National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) First Nations Centre provide
you with information about key issues related to First Nations health and community capacity
building. The toolkits draw on materials presented by experts in the fields of privacy,
law, ethics and First Nations health information at NAHO workshops and information forums.
The toolkits centre around four key resource areas including:

Training Resources

Aboriginal
Health Care Administration Certificate a ten-month program from the University of British
Columbia, is designed to help you learn how to provide effective administration of Aboriginal
community-based health programs and facilities, while implementing the challenges and opportunities
associated with the health transfer process. The program consists of five courses and is
50% online.

Bachelor
of Health Administration from Athabasca University helps health care administrators
and managers meet the challenges facing Canada's health care system regarding rising costs,
shortage of human resources and its aging population. By developing organizational, analytical,
and managerial skills, the program enables you to seek innovative ways of meeting the increasing
demands on Canada's health care system. Program plans and Web-based counselling services
are available.

Campusdirect portal provides
free membership to public service employees, giving you access to e-learning resources designed
specifically for the public service. You will have access to:

A personal learning space with planning and management tools;

Free products;

Online resources designed to help you get the most from e-learning; and

The Campusdirect catalogue of e-learning products.

Chartered
Director Designation from The Directors College of McMaster University is a program
that provides you with the knowledge and skills to act as a Board member. The designation
comprises:

Registration in the program;

Completion of the five modules (Accountability and Change, Leadership and Strategy,
Oversight and Finance, Communication and Social Responsibility and the Board Simulation);

Passing the Chartered Directors Program Examination;

Subscribing to The Directors College Code of Conduct;

Committing to undertake professional development; and

Admitted as a Chartered Director.

'Effective
Decision Making' two-day course offered by the Canada School of Public Service gives
you a standard approach to making a decision. You will learn how to analyze an issue or
problem to identify causes, outline risks and opportunities to implement the decision effectively
and efficiently.

Health Information Services Diploma two-year program from Douglas College in British Columbia
teaches you how to manage health information in a variety of settings in the health care
industry. You will learn how aspects of health, computer science, business and research combine
in a unique records and information management program. The profession has a traditional
employment base in acute care facilities and expanding opportunities in a variety of non-acute
facilities, community health, government agencies and industry.

Health Information Management Diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
is a program that teaches you how to manage health records and the information contained
within those records. The practitioner of health information management interprets standardized
patient health records to provide comprehensive, quality information. Graduates from this
program find work as health record practitioners and primarily work in hospitals.

Health
Information Services Technology Diploma two-year program from the Saskatchewan Institute
of Applied Science and Technology provides you with training in biomedical sciences, information
science and technology, the legal aspects of health information and the integration of
clinical and financial information. This program focuses on the following areas of study:

'Introduction
to Risk Management' one-day course offered by the Canada School of Public Service describes
risk management and integrated risk management concepts, tools and best practices. It summarizes
the federal government's integrated risk management framework and direction. Course content
includes:

'Labour
Relations: Principles and Practices for Managers' three-day course examines the foundations
and practices associated with the labour relations regime in the federal Public Service.
You will explore the implications of an approach to labour relations based on collaboration
and greater partnership, from both employer and union perspectives. This Canada School
of Public Service course covers the following topics:

Principles and practices in labour relations;

Management rights and limitations;

Collective agreements;

Performance management;

Grievance process;

Elements of negotiation and mediation; and

Healthy workplace.

Management
Studies Certificate from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is a program
designed to provide you with a firm grounding in business practices and principles. The
program covers fundamental business knowledge and skills recognized as essential starting
points in the field of management.

Management
Studies Diploma from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies provides First
Nation students with the necessary skills to ensure their success in a rapidly changing
work environment. By combining areas such as information systems and accounting with organizational
behaviour and industrial relations, the program enables you to gain both a philosophical
and practical understanding of effective business management. Graduates of the program
work in management, administration, finance, sales, merchandising and personnel.

Management
Studies Workplace Management Certificate from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of
Technologies is a combination of distance-learning educational modules designed to provide
Tribal Council and First Nation Employees with techniques for enhanced employee performance.

Native
Community and Social Development Diploma two-year program from Georgian College is
a co-operative education program that prepares you for entry-level administration and support
staff positions within organizations such as community health centres, social service organizations,
healing lodges and mental health centres. It focuses on the planning, development, evaluation
and administration of social/health care services within the Native community. In this
program, the emphasis is on integrating cultural, social and health issues relevant to
Native people in Canada with business and community development studies.

'Orientation
Program for Supervisors' five-day course offered by the Canada School of Public Service
is structured around the three primary functions of supervision: administration, leadership
and results-based management. You will learn about the supervisory skills and practices
needed in the federal Public Service. The course emphasizes the human side of supervision,
including the important role self-awareness plays in improving workplace communications
and productivity. Topics covers on this course include:

Roles and responsibilities;

Interpersonal communication;

Flexible behaviour;

Self-knowledge;

Administrative know-how;

Applied leadership; and

Results-based management.

'Orientation
to Public Policy Development' two-day course offered by the Canada School of Public
Service explores how public policy is developed based on the priorities and requirements
of the Government of Canada. Through practical exercises based on current affairs, you
will examine issues and constraints associated with public policy development. You will
learn:

'People-Oriented Management' four-day course offered by the Canada School of Public Service
is geared towards supervisors. People-Oriented Management is a timely management style that
promotes leadership at all levels. It encourages you to use all of your talents and skills
and to be productive in an organization where learning is a priority. The course familiarizes
you with leadership issues using the latest techniques in self and group assessment. You
will learn about the following subjects:

'Public
Events Management' two-day course from the Canada School of Public Service explores
the Five-Step Public Events Management Process used in the research, planning, development,
delivery and evaluation of a public event. In the course, you'll find examples and scenarios
related to a wide variety of public events and exhibits, including news conferences, announcements,
ministerial events, trade and consumer shows, public fairs, and conferences.

'Staff Relations for Supervisors' three-day course offered by the Canada School of Public
Service that teaches you how to improve your performance management skills and how to promote
smooth employer-employee relations. Key concepts covered on this course include:

Review of management rights and limitations;

Demotion or termination of employment "for cause";

The disciplinary process;

Interpreting and applying collective agreements; and

The grievance process.

'Structures and Operations of Government: Challenges for Accountability' three-day course
focuses on the principles of accountability and how they are challenged by the need to govern
within the framework of Canada's parliamentary system while, at the same time, exploring
new ways of serving Canadians. You will investigate the fundamental principles of the Canadian
system and its major political institutions at a macro level, and compare them with those
of other systems.

'Working
in Teams' two-day course offered by the Canada School of Public Service teaches you
about the behaviours, processes and facilitation techniques you can use to build trust
and a collaborative working environment. This course examines:

Certificate Programs

A
Bachelor of Health Information Management from Ryerson University in Toronto is a part-time
degree (pre-requisite: a recognized Health Information Management diploma or certificate)
that examines the Canadian health-care system and your role as a health information professional
in a health services organization. Through an independent project and practicum, students
will apply their learning in real work situations other than their own. You will learn:

The current theories and practices identified and assessed in health information analysis;

Health information systems management;

Managerial accounting and finance;

Health ethics;

Health law;

Program planning and evaluation;

Research methodology; and

Human resources management.

Community
Studies Diploma two-year program from the College of the North Atlantic focuses on
leadership and other career-related skills that you will need to work in Human Services
professions. The dynamic courses are fast-paced and you will be challenged to think critically
and to become self-directed, lifelong learners.

You can specialize in different areas such as Addictions, Disability Studies, Healthy Aging,
International Issues, Women's Studies, and Youth and Adult Corrections.